As 2017 opened its doors, Simos Tagias and his "Airlock" EP provided a moment of Proton Music magic from the Greek producer's studio. Now Particles revisits Tagias' work with remixes from South America and Eastern Europe.

Born in the bustling Buenos Aries metropolis, Nicolas Rada, is an artist who has grown up with a love of percussion and piano. Extending this passion to the world of electronic music has seen the Argentinean blossom into a renowned and highly-respected producer. A regular on the Balkan Connection label family, a century of credits can be found against his name with three-quarters for the South America variant. Moreover, December 2015's "Air Ports" album highlighted an array of talents, putting Rada firmly on the underground dance map. Regularly supported by the DJ elite including fellow countryman, Hernan Cattaneo, the "Yaroun" EP in October 2016 showcased Nicolas Rada's skill set with a Particles debut. Now returning, his remix of "Airlock" is a throbbing, pulsating, groove-oriented affair that revels in rich percussive groove and nuanced bouncing bass line. Intelligent use of Tagias' original components alongside a plethora of new production material from the Rada studio has thus presented a remix full of class and maturity that is certain to find favour across the dance floors of Argentina and beyond.

An artist based in the city of Kazan in Western Russia, Arthur Minnahmetov has developed a unique brand of music based on a love of underground dance in its various guises. Beginning his production career in May 2015, the twin-track "Mantra" EP for BC2 was an impressive debut as further work then found its way onto the likes of Electronic Tree, BQ Recordings and Suffused Music. A clutch of original work has hit the Particles catalogues, including three tracks on the "Fall Particles 2015" compilation, before the "Oblivion" EP hit the virtual shelves in February 2017. Now Arthur Minnahmetov returns to Particles with a rare remix. Weaving his unique production skills into "Airlock", Minnahmetov has created a hypnotic rework based around an innovative rhythmic groove. Building elegantly over its eight-minute voyage, pads and reverb-drenched motifs emerge from the sonic melange. Cleverly reinterpreting Simos Tagias' original components, the resultant work is a typically impressive offering from the Russian producer.

The twin Polish talents of Monojoke and Tuxedo need little introduction to the Particles faithful. Regulars in the clubs of their home country, both artists have been responsible for advancing Poland's electronic music scene. Well-respected and highly regarded producers, both have seen their music allied to the finest imprints and supported by the world's elite DJs. Periodically coming together in collaborative partnership, a clutch of production credits can be found for such leading imprints as Pro-B-Tech Records, JOOF and Colorize. Indeed, the "Taking The Risk/Neon Angel" EP for the latter was a notable highlight. Making their collaborative debut for Particles on the "Fall 2014" compilation, Monojoke and Tuxedo now return with a compelling rework of "Airlock". A glorious percussive groove greets the listener from the outset as melodic elements so central to Simos Tagias' original, filter into listener consciousness towards the mid-point breakdown. Extending into the third movement, additional production material in the shape of textured, pulsating pads, adds a further dimension as the duo illustrate their skill by intelligently reworking the original.

Remixes from Nicolas Rada, Arthur Minnahmetov and Monojoke and Tuxedo have created a vacuum seal of quality in Simos Tagias' "Airlock".

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Nicolas Rada, Arthur Minnahmetov, Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Airlock

Airlock (Nicolas Rada Remix)

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